Part-Time Traffic Technician

Description

The Westerville Electric Division is seeking a part-time traffic technician to assist with the maintenance, repair, and installation of traffic signals and controls. The City maintains more than 60 signalized intersections, 31 school zone beacons that span three school districts, and 32 pedestrian crossing beacons. The ideal candidate has technical experience and the willingness to learn.

This position is being posted until filled.

SUPERVISION

Under the direction of the Lead Traffic Signal Technician, the Part-Time Traffic Signal Technician is responsible for traffic signal repair and highway sign installation, maintenance, and repair. The Part-Time Traffic Signal Technician troubleshoots signal equipment problems and applies both temporary and permanent solutions to all city traffic control equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF WORK

• Meet all job safety requirements and all applicable safety standards that pertain to essential functions;
• Plan and schedule preventive maintenance programs for all city traffic signals;
• Maintain up-to-date records and reports of maintenance and repair activities;
• Oversight traffic control field studies;
• Collect traffic data and develop remedies for safety problems;
• Determine need for traffic control signals and signs;
• Investigate complaints from the public regarding all phases of the traffic control activity;
• Conduct traffic studies such as condition surveys, volume analyses, accident analyses, and delay;
• Respond to traffic complaints and malfunctions;
• Isolate and identify any malfunctions in signal components and systems;
• Make instantaneous decisions about how to handle problems;
• Apply both temporary and permanent solutions to mechanical problems

EQUIPMENT OPERATED

• Computer
• Printers
• Copiers
• Telephone
• and other standard business office equipment
• Hand tools
• Motor vehicles
• Bucket trucks

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The employee has exposure to chemical compounds found in an office environment (e.g., toner, correction fluid, etc.);
• Ascend and / or descend ladders, stairs, or scaffolds;
• Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, windy weather conditions;
• Exposure to potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons;
• Exposure to potentially dangerous situations;
• Exposure to potentially hazardous materials;
• Exposure to potential injury as a result of electrical shock.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK

• Completion of high school diploma or GED;
• Experience in traffic maintenance or transportation field preferred;
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Ohio vehicle operator’s license and remain insurable under the City’s vehicle insurance policy;

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• KNOWLEDGE OF:
• electrical codes, safety practices and procedures, state and federal guidelines, principles, and practiced related to uniform traffic control devices, occupational hazards, signal coordination, traffic signal and sign maintenance and installation, traffic sign design and development, basic traffic statistical survey methods and procedures, basic electricity, agency goals and objectives, agency policies and procedures.
• SKILL IN:
• word processing, basic computer operation, electronics, motor vehicle operation, use of modern office equipment and software, critical thinking, judgment and decision making.
• ABILITY TO:
• conduct or participate in traffic data surveys,
• climb into and work from aerial bucket in repairing traffic devices,
• ensure compliance with related safety standards,
• use voltage testers and meters,
• deal with problems involving several variables within familiar context,
• prepare routine correspondence,
• compile and prepare reports,
• communicate effectively,
• comprehend simple sentences with common vocabulary,
• develop and maintain effective working relationships,
• travel to and gain access to work site,
• demonstrate professionalism,
• apply management principles to solve agency problems.

RETIREMENT PENSION

The City contributes 14% monthly toward retirement benefits offered through the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System. The employee pension payment share is 10% of gross salary.

Personal Leave

• Eligible for 24 hours of personal leave if more than 500 hours worked in previous calendar year.
• Eligible for 40 hours of personal leave if more than 1000 worked in previous calendar year.

Contact Information

• Employer: City of Westerville
• Address: 21 S. State Street, Westerville, Ohio, 43081
• Phone: (614) 901-6400
• Website: http://www.westerville.org